Faith Moves Forward

Seeking validation and approval from others is connected to the spirit of rejection. The spirit of rejection tells us that we're not good enough and that we need to constantly prove ourselves.

In a world where social media has shaped our behaviors, many of us have developed a habit of oversharing. We feel the need to share every little detail of our lives, but what is the real reason behind that? Is it that we really want to feel connected to others or do we want to feel validated? And when we do feel validated, what does it mean? What significance does it have in our lives?

There's nothing wrong with wanting to feel appreciated by those around you but it becomes a problem when we seek approval from people instead of our Creator. It becomes a problem when we base our identity on things that will only make us accepted by others but do not align with God.

I'm a retiring people-pleaser and I realized that it doesn't matter how people feel or what they think about me. It is not my job to live up to their expectations. I always remember the saying, "people will talk about you when you're doing bad and they will talk about you when you're doing good", so it really doesn't matter. Our ultimate goal should be to live our lives in the way that God has called us to.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11